Assiniboine College is giving high school students the chance to experience hands-on learning in horticulture, environmental sciences, and agriculture at a North Hill Campus Field Day.
"It's important to give high school students a first-hand look at our campus and program offerings, connecting them with courses they are interested in," said Chris Budiwski, Academic Chair in the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment at Assiniboine. "With careers in Agriculture in such high demand, this event will give students some insight into career opportunities they can pursue, and the training we offer at the college that will give them an advanced skill set to prepare them for these careers."
Working in groups, students will rotate through four stations, led by Assiniboine faculty and students from the Agribusiness, Land and Water Management and Horticultural Production programs. Spending time outdoors and inside Assiniboine's Sustainable Greenhouse, students will get a chance to learn more about integrated pest management in the greenhouse, water sampling and testing at our on-campus creek, get their hands dirty at a soil station, and identify weeds in our on-campus weed ID garden.
"At a time when many high school students are exploring their future career path, giving them the chance to experience hands-on opportunities in these programs can help them with the decision about what they might like to pursue," said Erin Lambert, Manager of Recruitment at Assiniboine College. "Our hope is that we can help them in their next step on their career path."
Students will also learn about the applied research projects happening with Assiniboine faculty, researchers and students. Throughout the event, staff will share insights into programs and unique learning opportunities, share the diverse career paths available through the programs being explored, and showcase the relevant learning spaces that support our learn by doing philosophy.
